Religious Science

Marshall Allen GLENDALE -- Effusing charisma, the Rev. Bonnie Rowsell offered motivational advice at Wednesday night's Glendale Church of Religious Science Empowering Prosperity workshop. Looking sharp in a skirt suit accessorized by a brooch that said simply: "YES," Roswell encouraged 20 debt-ridden attendees to free themselves from financial bondage through the power of positive thinking. According to the theology of Religious Science, positive life change is possible if people set their minds to it. This concept was central to the Empowering Prosperity workshop, a three-session, once-a-week seminar Rowsell teaches regularly.

The passing of the Rev. Bill Schirmer of the La Crescenta Church of Religious Science was a blow not just to his spiritual flock, but to the community at large. Schirmer died of heart failure Tuesday at his home in Glendale. He was 62. Schirmer was a spiritual leader who could be listed as one of the city's best assets. Beyond the respect he won from his parishioners for his wit, wisdom and boundless caring, Schirmer inflenced and inspired many more through his weekly cable television program, "Greater Good for You."

Rosette Gonzales Long lines, the biggest shopping day of the year and enough holiday cheer to maximize a credit card -- the holidays can be joyful, but for some but they can also be filled with stress and heartache. That's exactly why Reverend Bonnie Rowsell decided to deliver her sermon "Think and Laugh" at 10 a.m. this Sunday at Glendale Church of Religious Science, 2146 E. Chevy Chase Drive. "This is especially why I brought it up. We can make jokes while we're standing in line," Rowsell said.

La Crescenta Religious Science Karen Morse, RScP, will speak on "Press the Reset Button" at the 10 a.m. service on Jan. 29 at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. Church school is offered for young people ages 4 through teens at 10 a.m. Child care is provided. There are several ongoing classes offered at the church. "Practical Mysticism" is offered at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and facilitated by Rev. Craig. "Roots of Science of Mind" is offered on Mondays at 7 p.m. with Karen Morse, RScP.

Spiritual Solutions is the message GLENDALE -- The Rev. Bonnie Rowsell of the Glendale Church of Religious Science will speak on "Spiritual Solutions" at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. A 15-minute meditation is at 9:30 a.m. Children's Church for those 5 to 12 is at 10 a.m. Child care is provided. The church is at 2146 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. For more information, call 244-8171. 'What You Didn't Learn' topic of service LA CRESCENTA -- Pastor Mark Copeland will speak on "What You Didn't Learn Last Time" at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday at First Baptist Church at La Crescenta.

Midweek Eucharist celebrated Wednesday GLENDALE -- A midweek Eucharist service will be celebrated from 11:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church. The Rev. George Tan, assistant to the bishop of the Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will officiate. The church is at 1300 E. Colorado St., Glendale. For more information, call 240-9000. Foothill church welcomes guest speaker LA CRESCENTA -- Terri Harris is the guest speaker for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at the La Crescenta Church of Religious Science.

'Daily Decisions' is service topic GLENDALE -- "Daily Decisions" will be the topic of the Rev. Marilyn Jensen-Johnson at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Religious Science Church of Glendale. The congregation meets at the YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Ave., Glendale. Meditation begins at 9:30 a.m. "Discovery," a class for anyone interested in learning more about religious science, will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 244-1404. 'The Rainbow Express' musical debuts GLENDALE --The Schola Cantorum of Salem Lutheran Church and School present "The Rainbow Express," a musical about God's promise to Noah, at 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at Salem Lutheran Church and School at 1211 N. Brand Blvd.

Dinner, dancing and reflecting on a rich history encompassing 60 years was on the agenda for the anniversary celebration last Saturday night of the La Crescenta Center for Spiritual Living. Located on the southwest corner of Dunsmore and Santa Carlotta avenues, the church honored the special occasion with the festive event enjoyed by nearly 50 members, some of whom reside outside the area but still made the trip to attend. After the dinner, everyone sat in for a media presentation of all photographs, press releases and published articles regarding the church, collected and scrap booked over the past 60 years.

Rocky, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix, was one a handful of pets that received their blessings on Sunday — and a bag of doggie treats. Several dog and cat owners arrived at the Center for Spiritual Living in La Crescenta with their pets or photographs of their animals to be blessed by the Rev. Beverly Craig, the Rev. Steven Van Meter or practitioner Laney Clevenger-White. Nora Barsuk, 61, of Glendale, brought a picture of Rocky, adopted from the Glendale Humane Society.

Science of Mind principles discussed GLENDALE -- The Rev. Marilyn Jensen-Johnson will speak on "What It Does" during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at the Religious Science Church of Glendale. This is her third talk in a series on the principles of Science of Mind. The service is at 10 a.m. with meditation at 9:30 a.m. The congregation meets in the YWCA, 735 E. Lexington Ave., Glendale. For more information, call 244-1404. Human Relations Day celebrated LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- Human Relations Day will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the La Canada United Methodist Church.

Rocky, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix, was one a handful of pets that received their blessings on Sunday — and a bag of doggie treats. Several dog and cat owners arrived at the Center for Spiritual Living in La Crescenta with their pets or photographs of their animals to be blessed by the Rev. Beverly Craig, the Rev. Steven Van Meter or practitioner Laney Clevenger-White. Nora Barsuk, 61, of Glendale, brought a picture of Rocky, adopted from the Glendale Humane Society.

Dinner, dancing and reflecting on a rich history encompassing 60 years was on the agenda for the anniversary celebration last Saturday night of the La Crescenta Center for Spiritual Living. Located on the southwest corner of Dunsmore and Santa Carlotta avenues, the church honored the special occasion with the festive event enjoyed by nearly 50 members, some of whom reside outside the area but still made the trip to attend. After the dinner, everyone sat in for a media presentation of all photographs, press releases and published articles regarding the church, collected and scrap booked over the past 60 years.

Core Council Chairperson Stan Astrinakis has selected "Do You Hear What I Hear" as the topic on Jan. 28 at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science. The service begins at 10 a.m. Church school is offered for young people ages 4 through teens. The classes occur simultaneously with the church service. Child care is also available. Brunch is served, following the ceremony, in Chaffee Hall. La Crescenta Church of Religious Science is at 4845 Dunsmore St., approximately five blocks above Foothill Boulevard, in La Crescenta.

In this New Year, give yourself the gift of Self Empowerment. La Crescenta Church of Religious Science is offering the Foundation Class at no charge to the general public. This 13-week adventure based on Universal Spiritual Principles begins on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. and is designed to assist students in the discovery and practical use of their inner power in every aspect of their daily lives through a series of discussions, readings, prayer and support from the facilitators and Ecclesiastical staff.

Rev. Beverly Craig has selected "The Gift of Appreciation" as the theme of the 10 a.m. service this Sunday, Dec. 17 at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science. Church school is offered for youths ages 4 through teens simultaneously with the church service. Child care is also available. Brunch will be served in Chaffee Hall following the service. There are several ongoing classes being offered at the church which is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. at Santa Carlotta. Jack McCord and Maria Munoz conduct a course in miracles every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Children's Classroom/Chaffee Hall.

Rev. Beverly Craig has selected "Giving From Our Overflow" as the topic of this Sunday's 10 a.m. service at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science. Church school is offered for youths ages 4 through teens simultaneously with the church service. Child care is also available. Brunch will be served in Chaffee Hall fowling the service. Candle lighting will take place on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. There are several ongoing classes being offered at the church which is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. At Santa Carlotta.